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deflexed

Syllabification: (de·flexed)
Pronunciation: /diˈflekst/
Definition of deflexed

adjective

technical
  • (typically of plant or animal structures) bent or curving downward or backward:a deflexed beak

Origin:

early 19th century (earlier as deflex): from Latin deflexus 'bent away' (past participle of deflectere) + -ed1

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